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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer II - **Company:** City of Virginia Beach - **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States - **Salary:** $83,034.0 - $128,710.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Databases, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Visio, MPLS VPN, Network Address, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Service, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Product Software Implementation Methods, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Nx-os, Firewalls (Computer Science), Build Management, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Network Optimization, Vmware - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f50a7ebbdbdb336 ## About the Role * Cisco and Palo Alto Firewall experience * Azure and AWS experience * VMWare NSX experience * Experience with Cisco Industrial routers & switches * Experience with LTE and 5G cellular environments * Cisco Equipment & Configuration Experience - IOS, IOS-XE and NX-OS on Cisco 9000 series equipment * Knowledge of Cisco platforms including ISE & Cisco Catalyst (formerly DNA) * Knowledge and experience with MPLS, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF, VLANs & IPSEC * Knowledge of fiber optics including modules, various SFP types, Multi-mode and Single mode fiber type and connectors Preferences: CRITICAL: Exp with secure network switching and routing at an enterprise level Exp with network design & assessments to determine equipment and preventative maintenance Exp with software implementation of QoS and MPLS VPN architectures Exp creating test plans; testing and validating functionality, mgmt, and performance, Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology related field plus four (4) years of professional IT experience; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or professional progressive IT experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities in technology systems, systems functions, and systems capabilities; and associated with such positions as Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator, or Programmer Analyst. May be required to have a current and valid driver's license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Position may require one or more Expert Level Industry Certifications specific to the work to be performed and maintain currency of those, or successor, certifications; such required certifications will be listed in the requisition that announces the vacancy. ## Description Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our IT Infrastructure Team. The qualified candidate will be a part of a small agile Network Services team that provides on-site support for the City's departments in both a campus and WAN environments. * Support staff are ALPHA I (essential) status and provide 24x7 service operations to all city departments. * CJIS/PREA Clearance required. Automatic disqualifiers apply. * This position requires in-office hours on a hybrid work schedule within the surrounding Virginia and North Carolina areas. * Advanced troubleshooting, capacity planning, and QoS implementation experience is required., * Design, configure, test, install, and implement network solutions to support requirements for routing protocols, policy-based routing, traffic shaping, border gateway protocols, tunneling, IP Security, network address translations, and network security. * Troubleshoot and proactively monitor current system health using best of breed monitoring tools. * Design and build networks to ensure connectivity across various devices and systems in a Campus, MAN, WAN, or VPN environment. * Optimize network performance through analysis and implementation of new solutions. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues with hardware, software, and networking systems. * Implement security measures to protect data and manage encryption and other security protocols. * Maintain network equipment, including updates and replacements as needed. * Provide technical support and training to coworkers. * Document network operations through technical documentation and diagrams (Visio)., Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City's business. The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/P7483.pdf Official Job Descriptions: To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.